‘The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ Telegraph BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY
HEROES. A DEADLY CURSE. The epic adventure continues. Don’t miss the unputdownable new book
in number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter
Percy Jackson Eragon and Impossible Creatures . Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was
WATERSTONES CHILDREN' S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!
Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023. As
Skandar and his friends begin their fourth year at the Eyrie the Island’s unicorns are struck
by a terrible curse that threatens to change everything. Between a Commodore determined to
eliminate the spirit element for good and a sister hellbent on revenge nowhere is safe for
Skandar. As more and more unicorns are affected by the curse the clock is ticking for Skandar
and his quartet who find themselves literally racing for their lives. Can they stop the curse
in its tracks before the Island is lost for ever? Get ready for unlikely heroes elemental
magic sky battles ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure
that will keep you reading after lights out! Praise for the SKANDAR series: ‘Steadman has a
vast imagination her world-building is a joy the battle scenes are thrilling and her
characters charm.’ – The Times Children' s Book of the Week ‘Endlessly thrilling
unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler author of Fireborn ‘My book of the
year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be
clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again nor will you
want to!’ – Dominique Valente author of Starfell ‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious
fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson author of
Rainbow Grey ‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and
fresh with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’
–Tọlá Okogwu author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun ' Perfect for those who have
consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking
for their next fictional feast.' – The Sunday Times *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was
the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart 27 April 2024
